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    What's the super thin egg my hen laid?

    They had already smashed it but the shell was super thin - almost translucent. The insides looked normally formed. I think one of the others were starting to eat it. Ugh. Now I'm worried lol. Are my hens ok?
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    chicken with a pasty butt !

    The first time my hens got poopy butt I started freaking out. I thought it was a prolapse or something horrible. I was so relieved to see that it was just poo. A mess for sure but it could've been something much worse. I'm glad your situation has sorted out!
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    Help my hen is brooding i think!

    Wow I wish we had prettier birds available here where I am!
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    What's your favorite chicken feed?

    I'm a big fan of this stuff but I'm sure there's better and worse brands too. What's your preferred layer feed? https://www.chewy.com/kalmbach-feeds-all-natural-16-layer/dp/360017
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    wait can chickens swim??

    lol I've never thought of this but that makes sense. A duck's feathers feel a whole lot different than chickens that's for sure!
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    Tips for protecting chickens from opossums?

    My coop is pretty new and well built. I added an automatic door so they are well protected at night. I haven't seen opossums by the coop but I have seen them in our yard and neighborhood. They seem to prefer trash lol
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    Sad day :(

    @samueljosephus im so sorry to hear this. how are things going this week?
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    Can my chickens eat...

    I've tossed out both raw and cooked carrots and been fine. My hens tend to leave behind the stuff they don't care for. Usually onions or sour citrus like lemons or limes. Anyone have experience feeding rice and bread? It really isn't much and never uncooked rice but we do occasionally have...
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    What do you think YOUR *real* cost of a dozen eggs is?

    wow I'm also surprised to hear people are estimating so high. I guess it makes sense but you're right @eggcentric we're not in it for the money, are we?
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    Does adding a rooster to your flock encourage more egg laying?

    I don't really want to get a rooster but I heard someone suggest that having one can encourage hens to lay more. Do you guys think this is true? What's your experience? I feel like a rooster bugging my hens all the time would DISCOURAGE them from laying but I don't know first-hand.
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    How Many Eggs Did You Get Today?

    1 today for us. where is everyone!?
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    What's your favorite chicken joke?

    I don't have any chickens jokes handy but I've always gotten a chuckle out of this old song:
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    What do you think YOUR *real* cost of a dozen eggs is?

    such a great question and I haven't given it a ton of thought yet but my gut reaction is probably $10-11 per dozen. once you learn what it takes to make your own food it kinda changes you
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    Ultimate Thread for Chicken Run Ideas (pls share your pics!)

    I currently have this style: But I LOVE the idea of growing plants over for shading (I live in a hot area) some others favs:
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    What's the best feeder for ducks?

    Hey team. I'm new here. I'm curious what everyone considers is the best duck feeder. I've used a few different styles but most are made for chickens it seems. I've had trouble finding something suitable for ducks and poultry with wider bills. If anyone can help me out it be greatly appreciated!
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